BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Keeping Hospitals High-TechWith today's technology, providing top-notch healthcare means having top-rate equipment. So when medical devices need repairing and/or replacing, it's the job of Biomedical Equipment specialists to fix the problem. From replacing parts and repairing components to inspecting equipment to ensure they fall within operating regulations, these professionals play a critical part in keeping our hospitals and field clinics fully operational.What You'll DoInstall, repair and modify biomedical equipment and support systemsInspect biomedical equipment systems to ensure they comply with technical standards and specificationsDevelop new procedures to be implemented for maintenance activitiesPerform preventive maintenance and safety inspectionsManage facility management programsTraining & EducationHow do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.Basic Military Training 7.5 weeksTechnical Training 207 daysTech School Location Ft. Sam Houston, TXStatus Upon Completion Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Biomedical Equipment TechnologyKey ConsiderationsYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.You must be 1742 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB